Batik Air to drive new growth with Sabre as first-ever GDS partner

Sabre Corporation, a leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has reported the first-ever global distribution system (GDS) partnership with the Lion Group full service Indonesia-based airline subsidiary, Batik Air. As Batik Air’s first GDS partner, Sabre’s global network aims to boost the airline’s growth by expanding their reach and providing new distribution channels. Indonesia has one of the world’s largest travel markets with a growing economy and affluence, creating an increasingly competitive landscape among local airlines. Batik Air is one of the two full-service airlines based in Indonesia which flies to 33 domestic cities, including Jambi and Manokwari – the latest domestic routes added in April 2017. The airline also flies internationally to Singapore, and plans to further their regional outreach to Australia, India, and Malaysia as part of their business growth strategy.